Altrincham Little Theatre

Altrincham Little Theatre is a community theatre in Altrincham, Greater Manchester, and is home to one of the oldest drama societies in England and several Manchester film societies. A registered charity, this is a working 130-seat theatre run by volunteers, which brings professional quality productions to audiences in the northwest. The theatre stages its own shows and visiting productions, and at other times transforms into a cinema for theatrical screening and the best of international film. Altrincham Little Theatre offers a membership scheme, training and work experience, and opportunities to volunteer and learn about all aspects of theatre. Member of the The Little Theatre Guild of Great Britain, Greater Manchester Drama Federation, Association of Community Theatres and Cheshire Theatre Guild. Located within 10 minute walk of Altrincham Interchange and Metrolink and rail station, it is within easy reach of public transport from central Manchester and the wider northwest.

What's On @ Altrincham Little Theatre

One Night Only 130th Anniversary

14 Feb 2026 - 14 Feb 2026

To celebrate Altrincham Little Theatres 130th anniversary (1896-2026), we are hosting an evening of celebration and laughter on Saturday 14 February 2026, and performing a selection of radio plays, including a homage to the first ever comedy performed at the Theatre in 1896. The plays will be performed in the style of a live radio play, reading from scripts, with live sound effects. We would like to invite you to join us and help us celebrate. The event is free to attend.

Ladies Day

25 Jan 2026 - 31 Jan 2026

A funny and heart-warming comedy by Amanda Whittington, about four likely lasses who swap factory hairnets for fascinators and wellies for high heels, when they head off to the races for a drink, a flirt and a flutter.... Life is one long, hard slog for the fish-filleting foursome Pearl, Jan, Shelley and Linda, but their fortunes are set to change when they go to Ladies Day at the races. Secrets are spilled with the champagne and friendships are tested. Yet as the day unfolds and tempers fray, their accumulator bet keeps quietly winning. If their luck and their nerve holds, the ladies could hit the jackpot and more.

Cat's Cradle

8 Mar 2026 - 14 Mar 2026

Many years ago a baby was kidnapped and never found. Now, nearing the end of his career, Inspector Frost returns determined to find answers to the case that he failed to solve. Where he was once a welcome guest, he now faces suspicion and a conspiracy of silence, wanting to leave the past shrouded in mystery. The burden of guilt borne by those living with the terrible secrets of the past is resolved in a series of startling revelations, much to the surprise of Frost, and with results that are both startling and disquieting, leading to a surprise ending in which justice is indeed served but in a manner more ironic and severe than any formal court of law could hand out. A psychological mystery by Leslie Sands

When We Are Married

17 May 2026 - 23 May 2026

A farcical comedy about love, marriage and reputations in the 1900s by JB Priestley. Hilarity and chaos is caused when three respected couples, who are pillars of Clecklewhyke society, get together to celebrate their milestone 25th wedding anniversaries, only to discover that they have never actually been legally married and have been living in sin! Unfortunately the local reporter and photographer have arrived to record this momentous occasion but, should this new revelation get out, the scandal would ruin them. It becomes a race to get officially married again before the reporter finds out

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